It's pretty defeating when people close to you still see bitcoin as gambling, even when you try so hard to help them understand how it works and why it exists.
It just sucks.
I think I should just keep my mouth shut.
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Curious people with humility will listen, the rest will not unfortunately. Imagine missionaries and how they feel. The consequences are much more grave.
Been there, it is really disheartening. But you are still helping them even though it doesn't feel Like it sometimes.
Everytime you talk about it, it gives them a touch point, an experience that normalizes it even if only a little.
It took me 4 or 5 'encounters' with Bitcoin before deciding to investigate it for myself. You trying to help them understand is an important part of their process getting there.
“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are”
Spread the word but don’t let yourself get frustrated for those who don’t want to hear you